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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Room
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Explore the area

Map
Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB
  • Uffington White Horse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite

Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Wantage

At The Bear Hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Bakers Yard and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a computer station, wedding services and luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wantage hotel include Uffington White Horse and Uffington Castle.

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • University of Oxford - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Oxford Castle - 28 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Royal Oak Inn
  • The Kings Arms
  • Wildwood Restaurants
  • Bay Tree
  • Grove Kebab Van

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The Bear Hotel also features a garden and a lift.

This 3-star Wantage hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel offers 36 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Bear Hotel Wantage
Bear Wantage
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Wantage
The Bear Hotel Hotel Wantage

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bear Hotel?

No, The Bear Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 14 Jul 2025 start from NZ$235.8, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bear Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 396 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great value and lovely people

The room was spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent, with hot and cold options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaso

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical building, friendly staff, good food but could do with a deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie, GODALMING, witley, surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a quirky place. Good decoration in main restaurant and bar but the rooms need updating. Very noisy at the front of the property in the room and the shower was terrible and sink didn’t drain. Staff lovely and the food great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prompt check in Great town location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient public car park out the back of the property. Inside space felt comfortable and fresh and the room was perfectly comfortable. Our only issue was a constant, loud hum (imagine a loud fridge) which persisted all night, though this didn't bother my husband, I barely slept. Other friends who stayed in other rooms had no issue so I think we were just very unlucky with our room (no. 12) which seemed to have a vent of some kind right outside the window. Having said that I would stay here again, but I would request a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convinient and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a bad stay pillows hard bed not to bad but overall the venue is getting a little bit shabby in all areas. The was a leaky tap in the bathroom It is in need of a make over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was everything I needed and more, but so much needed repairing or maintaining. I was particularly unhappy about the reluctance to observe standard fire precautions at night evidenced by the wedging open of fire and smoke stop doors. This was noted at 23:00 hrs. Very pleased to find breakfast was included, and that ironing facilities were available without request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fine for short stay. Excellent breakfast.

We got a triple room that was clean and was quiet. The mattresses are maybe due for renewal, springs were a bit noisy and mattress was thin, But still managed to sleep so no major dramas. The full English breakfast was absolutely stunning. Worth noting that the bar is not available out of hours.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024